HELPFUL HINTS

My neighbor has been giving me old magazines which I've been enjoying. In one issue of REAL SIMPLE I came across an interesting page titled "7 LISTS TO MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER." Thought you readers might find the following interesting and/or helpful. I did!

10 THINGS TO KEEP IN A FIRST-AID KIT
1. Adhesive bandages in a variety of sizes
2. Sterile gauze pads and cloth tape to secure them
3. Latex-free disposable gloves
4. Tweezers
5. A thermometer (digital variety is safest)
6. Triple antibiotic ointment
7. Antiseptic wipes
8. A face mask to use when administering CPR
9. Topical antihistamines and aspirin
10. First-aid instructions

6 SIMPLE RECIPE SUBSTITUTIONS
If you don't have _________________ try ________________
1. 1 teaspoon lemon juice -- try 1/2 teaspoon white wine vinegar
2. 1 cup cake flour -- try 1 cup less 2 TBL all purpose flour
3. 1 cup buttermilk -- try 1 cup milk plus 1 TBL lemon juice, or 1 cup plain yogurt
4. 1 cup brown sugar -- try 3/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup molasses
5. 1 cup heavy cream -- try 2/3 cup milk plus 1/3 cup melted butter
6. 1 cup ricotta cheese -- try 1 cup cottage cheese

HOW TO GET A HUMAN ON THE LINE!
Tired of not knowing how to reach a live person? Here's how to skip the guesswork, courtesy of gethuman.com
Here are a few:

Apple: 800-275-2273 -- press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages

FedEx: 800-463-3339 -- say "representative" at each prompt, ignoring messages

PetCo: 888-824-7257 -- Don't press or say anything

VISA: 800-847-2911 -- Press 0 at each prompt, ignoring messages

Wal-Mart.com: 800-966-6546 -- Press 5 to speak to a customer service rep

White House: 202-456-1414 -- This number goes directly to an operator